Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald | News | 'RAPE MAN'S SENTENCE REVOKED'

Monday, 6th October, 2008

Published: Thursday, 22nd May, 2008 09:00

'RAPE MAN'S SENTENCE REVOKED'

A MOTOR dealer jailed for raping a young woman was cleared this week- because a jury did not know the woman was a prostitute.

John McIntear, 57, complained that he was a victim of rules aimed to protect alleged rape victims when they give evidence in court.

Mr McIntear, of Grangehill North Lodge, Beith, Ayrshire, was jailed for six years in September 2006. He remained behind bars until January last year when he was freed on bail to await the outcome of his appeal.

Appeal judges agreed that his trial had been unfair and overturned the conviction.

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